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Ayotte vetoes ‘paint tax’ legislation - New Hampshire
16+ hour, 10+ min ago (437+ words) (The Center Square) " New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte has vetoed a controversial bill that would have set a new tax on retail paint sales to help cities and towns cover the cost of recycling. The legislation, which had passed the…...
Federal judge urged to issue fines over halted vehicle inspection program - New Hampshire
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (419+ words) (The Center Square) " A Kentucky-based company suing New Hampshire over its decision to scrap vehicle emissions testing has asked a federal judge to force state officials to comply with a court order to restart the program. In a new filing…...
Democrats pitch 3% income tax to fund New Hampshire schools - New Hampshire
2+ week, 10+ hour ago (463+ words) (The Center Square) " Republican New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte is vowing to veto a Democratic-backed proposal, unveiled on Tuesday, that would set a new state income tax to fund the state's public schools and reduce local property taxes. The proposal,…...
New Hampshire Democrats file bill requiring notice for ICE facilities - New Hampshire
3+ week, 1+ day ago (574+ words) (The Center Square) " New Hampshire's all-Democrat congressional delegation has filed a proposal that would require ICE to provide advance notice to states and local governments if they plan to build a new detention facility or center. The Respect for Local…...
New Hampshire appeals ruling on vehicle emissions program - Energy
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (497+ words) (The Center Square) " New Hampshire is appealing a federal court ruling ordering the state to continue its tailpipe emissions inspection and maintenance program despite a new law ending the program. U.S. District Court Judge Landya McCafferty issued an injunction in January…...
New York county walks back 'sanctuary' proposal amid backlash - New York
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (495+ words) (The Center Square) " An upstate New York county is walking back a proposal to declare itself a "sanctuary" jurisdiction amid fierce opposition and concerns by local law-enforcement officials. The Rockland County Legislature tabled a vote on a Democratic-led proposal that…...
Sununu gets backing of Trump in New Hampshire Senate race - New Hampshire
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (490+ words) (The Center Square) " Former New Hampshire Sen. John Sununu, bidding to flip one of the state's two U.S. Senate seats for Republicans, has drawn an endorsement from second-term Republican President Donald Trump. Trump on Sunday backed his former critic over former…...
New Hampshire vehicle inspections to continue following federal ruling - New Hampshire
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (429+ words) (The Center Square) " New Hampshire drivers will still need to undergo vehicle emissions tests and get inspection stickers after a federal court judge temporarily blocked a law scrapping the program. In a ruling, U.S. District Court Judge Landya McCafferty issued an…...
New Hampshire lawmakers weigh limits on politically motivated doxing - New Hampshire
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (538+ words) (The Center Square) " Citing a growing lack of civility in U.S. politics, New Hampshire lawmakers are considering proposals seeking to limit online harassment and intimidation based on a persons" political affiliation or views. One proposal, HB 1464, would criminalize so-called "doxing" and…...
New Hampshire GOP appoints new chairman - New Hampshire
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (451+ words) (The Center Square) " New Hampshire Republicans have tapped former Rochester Mayor Paul Callaghan to lead the party following the abrupt resignation of its former chairman. The GOP's Executive Committee announced Tuesday that it approved Callaghan to serve as chairman of…...